How to Change Language in League of Legends?

Why Change Language?

There are several reasons why you might want to change the language in League of Legends. Perhaps you are more comfortable with a different language, or you want to learn a new language. Maybe you want to play with friends who speak a different language, or you want to experience the game in a different way. Whatever your reason, changing the language in League of Legends is easy and can enhance your gaming experience.

How to Change Language in League of Legends

To change the language in League of Legends, follow these simple steps:

1. Open the League of Legends client.
2. Click on the "Settings" icon (the little person) in the top right corner.
3. Select "General" on the left side.
4. Scroll down to "Language" and select your preferred language from the drop-down menu.
5. Click on the "Save" button to apply the changes.

It's important to note that some languages may not be available in your region. If your preferred language is not available, you may need to change your region to access it.

Here is a list of some of the languages available in League of Legends:

Language	Code
Japanese	ja_JP
English	en_US
Korean	ko_KR
Chinese	zh_CN
French	fr_FR
German	de_DE
Polish	pl_PL
Portuguese	pt_BR
Turkish	tr_TR
Spanish	es_ES
Italian	it_IT
Romanian	ro_RO
Greek	el_GR
Russian	ru_RU
Taiwanese	zh_TW
Hungarian	hu_HU

Keep in mind that changing the language in League of Legends will only affect the in-game text and audio. It will not affect the language of the client or the launcher.

Changing Language in LeagueClient Settings

The LeagueClient is the main application that you use to access the game. To change the language in LeagueClient, you need to follow these steps:

1. Open LeagueClient on your computer.
2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner.
3. Select "General" from the left-hand menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Locale" section.
5. Choose the language you want to use from the drop-down menu.
6. Click "Save" to apply the changes.

Once you have saved the changes, the LeagueClient will restart in the new language. If you want to change the language back to the original language, you can follow the same steps and choose the original language from the drop-down menu.

Changing Language in Game Properties

If you want to change the language in the game properties, you can do it by following these steps:

1. Right-click on the League of Legends desktop shortcut.
2. Select "Properties" from the drop-down menu.
3. Click on the "Shortcut" tab.
4. In the "Target" field, add the following at the end of the text: "--locale=xx_XX" (replace "xx_XX" with the language code of your choice).
5. Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.

For example, if you want to change the language to Spanish (Spain), you can add "--locale=es_ES" at the end of the text in the "Target" field. If you want to change the language to Japanese, you can add "--locale=ja_JP" at the end of the text.

Language Codes

Language codes are used to identify different languages in League of Legends. Here are some of the most commonly used language codes:

Language	Language Code
Spanish (Latin America)	es_MX
Spanish (Spain)	es_ES
Korean	ko_KR
Japanese	ja_JP
Chinese (Simplified)	zh_CN

You can find a complete list of language codes on the Riot Games website.

Config Folder

The config folder is where League of Legends stores all of your in-game settings. If you want to change the language in the config folder, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the installation directory for League of Legends.
2. Open the "Config" folder.
3. Open the "LeagueClientSettings.yaml" file in Notepad.
4. Find the "locale" line and change the language code to the language code of your choice.
5. Save the changes and close the file.

Voice Lines

If you want to change the language of the voice lines in the game, you need to change the language in the Riot Client. To do this, you need to follow the steps below:

1. Open the Riot Client on your computer.
2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner.
3. Select "General" from the left-hand menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Language" section.
5. Choose the language you want to use from the drop-down menu.
6. Click "Save" to apply the changes.

Once you have saved the changes, the voice lines in the game will be in the new language. If you want to change the language back to the original language, you can follow the same steps and choose the original language from the drop-down menu.

Changing the language in League of Legends is a simple process that can be done in a few steps. By following the steps outlined in this section, you can easily change the language in LeagueClient and in-game properties.

Changing LoL Language on a Mac

If you're playing League of Legends on a Mac, you can easily change the language of the game by following these simple steps:

Changing Language in Riot Client

1. Launch the game and click on the "Preferences" tab.
2. Click on the "Language" option and select the desired language from the drop-down menu.
3. Click on the "OK" button to save the changes.

It's important to note that the language change will only apply to the Riot Client and not the game itself. If you want to change the language of the game, you'll need to follow a different set of steps.

To change the language of the game itself, you'll need to use Automator and a Shell Script. Here's how:

1. Open Automator and select "Application" as the type of document to create.
2. Drag the "Run Shell Script" action from the Actions library to the workflow area.
3. In the "Run Shell Script" action, enter the following command: "bash open /Applications/League\ of\ Legends.app/Contents/LoL/LeagueClient.app --args --locale=en_US"
4. Replace "en_US" with the desired language code. You can find a list of language codes in the table below.
5. Save the application and run it whenever you want to launch the game in the desired language.

Language	Code
English	en_US
French	fr_FR
German	de_DE
Spanish	es_ES
Italian	it_IT
Dutch	nl_NL
Portuguese	pt_BR

By following these steps, you'll be able to change the language of both the Riot Client and the game itself on your Mac.

Fixing Common Issues When Changing LoL Language

If you encounter issues while trying to change the language in League of Legends, there are a few fixes you can try. Here are some common issues and how to resolve them.

Read-Only Fix

If you're unable to save your changes to the LeagueClientSettings.yaml file after editing it, it's likely that the file is set to read-only. To fix this, follow these steps:

1. Right-click the League of Legends shortcut on your desktop and select "Open file location."
2. Navigate to the Config folder and locate the LeagueClientSettings.yaml file.
3. Right-click the file and select "Properties."
4. Uncheck the "Read-only" box and click "Apply" and "OK."
5. Restart the League of Legends client and try changing the language again.

Ping Issues

If you're experiencing high ping or lag after changing the language, it's possible that the new language pack is causing the issue. To fix this, try the following:

1. Open the League of Legends client and navigate to the "Settings" menu.
2. Select the "Game" tab and scroll down to the "Language" section.
3. Change the language to English (US) and click "Save."
4. Restart the client and see if the ping issue has been resolved.

If the issue persists, try resetting your router or contacting your internet service provider.

It's important to note that changing the language in League of Legends should not affect gameplay or in-game items. If you encounter any issues with items or champions after changing the language, contact Riot support for assistance.

Regional Language Selection

If you're playing League of Legends in a language that you're not comfortable with, you can easily change it to your preferred language.

Different Server Regions

League of Legends is divided into different server regions, each with its own set of languages. The server regions include North America (NA), Europe West (EUW), Southeast Asia (SEA), Turkey, and Garena. When you select a server region, you'll be prompted to choose a language.

Advantages of Changing Regional Language

Changing your regional language has several advantages. Firstly, it makes the game more enjoyable and easier to understand. Secondly, it can improve your gameplay experience by helping you communicate better with your teammates. Thirdly, it can help you understand the in-game terms and mechanics better, which can give you an edge over your opponents.

Confirm Changes

Once you've selected your preferred language and server region, you'll need to confirm your changes. It's important to note that changing your server region can affect your latency and in-game experience. Therefore, it's recommended that you choose a server region that's closest to your location.

To change your language in the League of Legends client, follow these steps:

1. Open the League of Legends client and log in with your Summoner Name and password.
2. Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the client to open the settings menu.
3. Click on the "Language Selection" tab.
4. Select your preferred language from the drop-down menu.
5. Click "Save" to confirm your changes.

It's important to note that changing your language may require you to restart the client or purchase RP in your new language. Additionally, changing your language may require you to accept new Terms of Service.